Camp
Aidan went off to camp today for two days. It is a special kids camp, only for boys, and they are going off up to the Sunshine Coast. Our main concern was that although he would know some of the kids going, he wouldn't really know any of the carers, as it was another independent special needs care group who were running it. We were referred to it from his regular after school care.
We have been trying to acclimatise Aidan to this camp. He has gone on camps with the Special School, but in those instances he has gone to school, and had all of his regular teachers with him. This time, he was going to a new location to head off from, with all new carers. When we got to the drop off point, from the second he got out of the car, he didn't want to be there. He started crying. He wouldn't put his bags on the bus. He continually said "I want to go home to mummy." This was really hard.
Both Anth and I know that both we and he need these type of activities. For him, it helps him with his socialisation, and gives him a level of independence. There's also no denying that for us it gives us a short break, especially at a time when he will be at home over the Christmas holidays for several weeks. I waited with him for about 15 minutes before the carers suggested that it may be better for all of us if I left, as he still hadn't settled down. This sucked, but ultimately it was the right thing to do. Fortunately, we got a call at lunchtime to tell us he was fine. Fingers crossed for the rest of his camp!
Ciao for Now, Missing Aidan Angry Dad.
We have been trying to acclimatise Aidan to this camp. He has gone on camps with the Special School, but in those instances he has gone to school, and had all of his regular teachers with him. This time, he was going to a new location to head off from, with all new carers. When we got to the drop off point, from the second he got out of the car, he didn't want to be there. He started crying. He wouldn't put his bags on the bus. He continually said "I want to go home to mummy." This was really hard.
Both Anth and I know that both we and he need these type of activities. For him, it helps him with his socialisation, and gives him a level of independence. There's also no denying that for us it gives us a short break, especially at a time when he will be at home over the Christmas holidays for several weeks. I waited with him for about 15 minutes before the carers suggested that it may be better for all of us if I left, as he still hadn't settled down. This sucked, but ultimately it was the right thing to do. Fortunately, we got a call at lunchtime to tell us he was fine. Fingers crossed for the rest of his camp!
Ciao for Now, Missing Aidan Angry Dad.
posted by Wes at 10:27 pm
3 Comments:
I'm glad he settled down. So hard to leave them crying.... Glad you were strong. Wishing you a peaceful few days and him LOTS of fun!
He'll be fine, and come home full of stories ...
but yeah, leaving an upset kid isn't easy. It was probably harder on you than it was him :)
OHHHH my heart bled for you as I read that...even though I knew it turned out okay. that is the roughest thing for a parent...gosh. Poor Angry Camp Dad.
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